A:AnswerAccording to the service manual (http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c06139684) this model does not have an M.2 slot. Also, the included drive is a 1TB HDD, not a SSD.
A:AnswerUnfortunately no, there are no traditional "snap/lock-in" style docking stations for this laptop. You are welcome to use a docking station hub or a port replicator that connects via USB though!
A:AnswerSoftware will include: Windows 10 Home 64-bit, HP 3D DriveGuard; HP Audio Switch; HP CoolSense; HP ePrint; HP Games by WildTangent; HP JumpStart; HP Recovery Manager; HP Support Assistant; HP Connection Optimizer. Trial version of McAfee LiveSafe™ (30 days), and the Netflix app :)
A:AnswerThank you for reaching out. The manufacturer warranty would require you to mail in the laptop. The Geek Squad protection would be one where you would drop the computer off at Best Buy.
A:AnswerThank you for reaching out to us. This model does not have a CD/DVD drive but you can use any external CD/DVD drive with it. They can typically be found for around $30.